I’m anxious …

When in school,
Felt that everyone treated me like a kid
And wanted to explore the world
So I was anxious to go to college

When in college,
Never felt independent
And wanted to earn my own money
And I was anxious to go for work

When at work,
Competition among peers crept in
More knowledge and more money was all I needed
So was anxious to go to a B-school

Now at B-school,
Lectures throughout the week
And the week doesn’t seem to end
To be with friends and family
Is just a dream

Now I understand
Life is a book of unsolved mysteries
I’m anxious to unravel them
But it seems to be very difficult.

Being Special

You always cared for me

But I always ignored you

You remembered my birthday every year

But I always forgot yours.

You sent me lovely and precious gifts

But I never appreciated them

You cried seeing me cry

But I always made fun of you

You helped me out through every difficulty

But I never thanked you

I wanted to tell you today

How SPECIAL you made me feel

Whenever you were with me!

But maybe now it’s too late

For now you’ve found someone else

Who makes you feel SPECIAL!

The Reason

I’ve felt the joy in sharing
I’ve felt the happiness in caring
I’ve felt the warmth of a smile
I’ve felt the innocence in a child

I’ve understood the meaning of sacrifice
I’ve understood the essence of forgiveness
I’ve understood the importance of being loved
I’ve understood the meaning of being kind

I’ve known how to be good
I’ve known how to be just
I’ve known how to spread happiness
I’ve known how to wipe away tears

I’ve learnt to help people in need
I’ve learnt to do everyday one good deed
I’ve learnt to win for no gain
I’ve learnt to laugh when in pain

And there’s only one reason for whatever I do
The Reason is YOU!

I wrote this poem after listening to the song “The Reason“by Hoobastank. I quote the following lines from this song; to all my friends

“And I just wanted you to know
Found out reason for me
To change the way I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is YOU!”

Jab we met

Last month I had gone to my best friend, Shilpa’s wedding in Pune. All of whom I knew at the wedding were Shilpa and her family. But they were quite busy in performing the puja. I was seated among the guests and was enjoying the music. But after an hour had passed, I was bored and was eagerly waiting for the wedding function to end.

Suddenly a guy came to me and sat next to me.
He said: “Hi. I’m Rahul. Naam toh suna hoga?
I thought: Oh! The same Bollywood dialogue. Is he talking to me or someone else?
Who is he? Why is he talking to me?
I wanted to shoo him off and gave him a rude reply.
I: “Yes. I’ve heard your name. My milkman’s name is Rahul. But you don’t look like him.”
He: “Hey! You’ve got a good sense of humour. You are Shilpa’s friend, Right? I am her cousin. “
I thought: So what? I am not interested in you.
He: “I was just making sure that all guests are being entertained but then you didn’t seem to be. Weddings are boring. Would you mind to come with me to the café for a cup of coffee?”
I said abruptly: “No thanks! I’d prefer to be alone than to spend time with a stranger. I don’t know you. And I don’t want to talk to strangers or be friendly with them.”
He said smilingly: “Strangers become friends only when you trust them. “

Saying this he walked away.
By then, the rituals were done. I had lunch and then gave the gift to Shilpa and her husband and wished them happy married life.

It was time to leave but it was raining very heavily. I had to be at Mumbai because the next day I had to attend a very important meet. But there was news that the trains from Pune to Mumbai have been cancelled. I was getting very panicky and wanted to reach Mumbai as soon as possible. Shilpa knew about this and was very worried. She then, walked towards me with a guy, and told him to drop me to Mumbai in his car. And guess who it was? Yes, it was Rahul….not my milkman…but that same stranger.
I wondered, ‘O my goodness, I won’t travel with him‘, but had no choice.

Throughout the journey from Pune to Mumbai, he was very nice to me and we became very friendly as if we knew each other for ages. He dropped me at my home and then we both departed with a smile saying, ‘Keep in touch’. From that day onwards, we became good friends.

I kept pondering over what he spoke to me at the wedding and then realized what he said was true. Truly, strangers become friends only when you have faith and trust in them.

Walking with you in the rain

I enjoyed every moment
That I spent with you
Every talk with you
Every walk beside you

In the hot summer days
When we shared the ice-cream
In the cold winter days
When we had a hot cup of coffee

And those days when we walked
In the rain hand in hand
Jumped in dirty puddles
And splashed water over each other….
How I cherish those moments
Walking in the rain with you....

But now, to me all seasons seem to be the same
Be it summer, winter or rain
How sad I feel to know
What you played with me was just a game

Whom do I trust now?
Whom do I tell now?
Whom do I ask now?
Questions that were felt unanswered

I feel like crying out loud
Find it difficult to hide my tears
When those sweet memories come to my mind

I want to walk in the rain now
And ease all the pain
But I cannot hold my tears
As they trickle down from the cheeks

And I know now
I’ll never feel the same joy again
Walking in the rain!!

See you soon

Five Years Ago..

Was the time
When I thought about him, dreamt about him, cared for him
I liked him and I loved him

Little did he know about this
Thought I was just another friend

Never did I express my feelings to him
Never had I spoken to him about my emotions

I repent for not bidding him farewell
For now he’s gone forever, far, far away from me

I’m left with nothing but only memories
The moments I spent with him-Giggling and Laughing

Even now I spend hours thinking about him
Trying hard to forget him, his smile, his laughter and his pranks!!
Waiting to meet him anxiously
Hoping that he’ll come someday, just to meet me!!

Just a small issue

Just a small issue
That begun as a mere disagreement
But further turned into an argument

And you argued and you fought
You uttered words to me without a thought

I wanted you to be my friend
To walk with me, right till the end

But the end came soon before it could actually be
And you walked right away
Not once did you look back at me

How could you be so ignorant?
Being a friend, never replied to those messages that I sent

I tried to be in touch with you
But you never cared for me the way, I cared for you

Don’t know how will I react when I see you?
Will I meet you or will I ignore you?